Digital Product Owner

Digital Product Owner

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Product Owner is responsible for overseeing small projects to medium projects or phases of larger projects. Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
• Communicate project status to management and business stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between IT departments and business stakeholders
• Host cross-team meetings and drive task completions related to the project.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems or Information Technology
• 2+ Years' Experience in Experience managing technology & operational projects
• Experience with Google Docs, MS office, Project Management Software?(e.g. Daptiv, Workday, MS Project)
• Excellent communication skills, and comfort in facilitating technical discussions in team meetings
• Ability to follow processes, work effectively on a team, and maintain a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Salesforce Agentforce, Salesforce Data Cloud, and Salesforce CPQ
• Experience managing software development projects
• Experience managing IT infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of agile methodologies (i.e. Scrum )
• Experience working in the Higher Education industry
• Experience with Online Learning Management Systems
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as necessary

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including:

• Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive retirement package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
• Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
• And so much more!

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Analysis/Project Management

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.